Got a Headache? Fresh Pineapple May Help Zap Your Pain

When's the last time you had fresh pineapple? It is lovely mixed into yogurt or eaten alongside whole grain toast or even as a side for scrambled eggs. If you wake up with aches and pains from yesterday's workout (or a headache from last night's outing with the girls), here's how pineapple can make you feel better fast...

I've had my eye on pineapple for a while (love this fruit!), and the folks at Dole reached out recently to remind me of an interesting health benefit of pineapple that you may not know about: pain relief. Pineapples are the only known source of bromelain, an enzyme boasting anti-inflammatory properties that may alleviate symptoms of pain--even mega arthritis pain, say some experts.

So, if your bod isn't feeling it this morning, why not reach for a pineapple? While canned pineapple is great for all kinds of recipes, fresh is best if you want that pain-blasting enzyme (which is destroyed in the canning process).